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Blue Jays protect Urena, Alford from Rule 5 Draft
- Updated: November 19, 2016
TORONTO — The Blue Jays protected a pair of their top prospects from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft by adding shortstop Richard Urena and outfielder Anthony Alford to the 40-man roster on Friday evening.
Left-hander Ryan Borucki also was added to the 40-man roster for the same reason. Left-hander Angel Perdomo, right-hander Francisco Rios and reliever Adonys Cardona were among the notable pitchers left exposed, but the club is likely banking on each being too far away from the Majors to be picked.
Teams had until Friday to add their Minor League players to the 40-man roster in advance of next month’s Rule 5 Draft. Eligible players for the Rule 5 Draft include anyone not on the 40-man roster who signed as an 18-year-old in 2012 or 19 or older in ’13.
Toronto currently has 39 players on its 40-man roster following a flurry of minor moves on Friday. The Blue Jays added the three prospects, claimed right-hander Leonel Campos from the Padres, claimed right-hander Domonic Leone from the D-backs, Kendrys Morales’ three-year deal became official and the club also released catcher Josh Thole.
There are two rounds in the MLB phase of the Rule 5 Draft. Eligible players can be selected for a $50,000 fee, …
